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Biden suggests Israel not hit Iran oil fields, after opposing strike on nuke facilities; Biden admin powerless to effect Bibi’s decisions
2024-10-05
[IsraelTimes]

Wall Street Journal: Biden officials increasingly bystanders as Israel plows on

[IsraelTimes] The Wall Street Journal reports on the state of Israeli-American relations amid the regional conflict.

The paper says the Biden administration’s
C’mon guys — you know you mean Harris-Biden administration. This is really all her work, after all…
influence over Jerusalem appears to be waning, with Israel increasingly taking actions against its adversaries against the wishes and positions of US officials.

It says US leadership is partly hamstrung by the coming election, reluctant to take a more assertive stance against Israeli steps that it fears could lead to regional escalation, as these could harm Democrats politically.

“Biden and his team frequently find themselves looking like bystanders, unwilling or unable to rein in an ally they continue to back politically and provide with critical
military support,” it says.

At the same time, the report notes that the administration is conflicted, and officials “aren’t unhappy” with Israel’s significant gains against Hezbollah.
No doubt.

Compare and contrast: Trump says he thinks Israel should ‘hit’ Iran nuclear facilities

Posted by:trailing wife

#6  Earthquake measuring 4.6 magnitude shook northern Iran earlier on Saturday

Testing, testing.
Posted by: Grom the Reflective   2024-10-05 16:29  

#5  Macron urges halt to arms deliveries to Israel for use in Gaza
Posted by: Grom the Reflective   2024-10-05 16:25  

#4  Oil prices will go up before the election = bad news for Kameltoe/Walz of China
Posted by: Frank G   2024-10-05 08:32  

#3  Kharq Island and Bandar Abbas naval base, and the Iranian spotter ship in the Red Sea that's providing info to the Houthis.
Posted by: ed in texas   2024-10-05 08:26  

#2  Why doesn't Bite Me not tell Iran to stop attacking Israel?
Posted by: Glavinter Peacock7962   2024-10-05 04:32  

#1  So sorry Joe, but Iran has a scheduled meeting with Gods of the Copybook headings.
Posted by: Grom the Reflective   2024-10-05 02:38  

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